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Preparing for higher education
Preparing for higher education
It doesn't make a difference where you come from -- because if you can dream it, you can achieve it. That was the message Temple University graduate and artist Jeffrey Meris delivered to high school students during the Public School Scholars Programme student symposium.
Hundreds of Students Flock to hear from Terrorist Survivor
More than 430 students from schools across the island recently got a lesson in learning to forgive from a man who spent more than half his life learning it himself following the brutal terrorist attack that left most of his teammates...
Sisters give back
Sisters give back
For the second year, five young women that comprise the Goal-den Sisterhood have come together to ensure that as many children as they can help will return to school with much needed school supplies and food which they will dole out at their second annual Back to School Mini Fair and Extravaganza for kindergarten and primary school-aged students.
Last year the women assisted the less fortunate chi...
FNM calls for air quality index on landfill
FNM calls for air quality index on landfill
The Free National Movement (FNM) yesterday bemoaned the persistent fires at the New Providence landfill and demanded that the government implement an environmental air quality index.
Steps taken to monitor industry
Steps taken to monitor industry
GRAND Bahama Minister Dr. Michael Darville has revealed that recommendations have been made for an independently run and year-round environmental monitoring system to be put in place to observe the industrial sector.
Plans for environmental monitoring system for Grand Bahama industrial sector
MINISTER for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville has revealed that recommendations have been made for an independently run and year-round environmental monitoring system to be put in place to observe the industrial sector.
School to remain closed until gym is torn down
School to remain closed until gym is torn down
Health and safety concerns tied to the deconstruction of the old gymnasium on the campus of R.M. Bailey High School have marred the beginning of the new school year for students and teachers, according to the school's principal Theophilus Claridge.
Claridge revealed that students and teachers will get to enjoy an extra two days of summer vacation, after the Ministry of Education decided that it wa...
A lesson in learning to forgive
A lesson in learning to forgive
More than 430 students from schools across the island recently got a lesson in learning to forgive, from a man who spent more than half his life learning it himself following the brutal terrorist attack that left most of his teammates dead and forever changed the face of the Olympics.
Insuring the holidays
Insuring the holidays
The holidays are always a fun time of the year but also seems to be full of mishaps as evident in all the Christmas comedy movies. I don't think any insurance professional can watch National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation without thinking about the different claims scenarios which could arise from each slapstick incident: Whilst humorous, if these events actually happened in our homes, hopefully a h...
Minister: Renew Bahamas deal is 'still in force'
Minister: Renew Bahamas deal is 'still in force'
Minister of the Environment Kenred Dorsett has confirmed that the contract signed by the government with landfill management company Renew Bahamas "is still in force", as questions remain over the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) by a junior government official with a waste-to-energy plant developer and how it would conflict with Renew Bahamas' mandate.
"That joint venture with the government i...